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Real Estate Cars Jobs Dating NewslettersThe Sydney Morning HeraldNSW NSW News Sydney Traffic NSW State Election 2015 QuizzesYou are here: Home NSW NewsSearch smh:Search in: NSWThe site of the proposed Middle Head development to be built on the prized headland at Mosman overlooking Sydney Harbour.Legal damages loom over Middle Head U-turnHeath Aston 12:15 AM The developers of an aged care home at Middle Head that was scuttled seven months after receiving approval to build will sue the Abbott government.Latest NSW newsAngry calls over WestConnex criticismDuncan Gay: "If I employed someone who had done that, they would not be still in my employ."Jacob Saulwick 12:15 AM Duncan Gay has offered an insight into what can occur when someone seen as part of the establishment criticises government policy.Comments 6Visa changes may have helped bank, says MPFormer deputy premier Andrew Stoner has declined to comment on whether the decision benefited Moelis.Sean Nicholls 12:07 AM Andrew Stoner announced changes to a visa program that were "potentially favourable" to a Sydney bank eight months before he accepted a job there after leaving politics, an MP says.Mayor in strife with council over asbestos Hurstville deputy mayor Con HindiKate McClymont 12:57 AM The mayor of Hurstville faces hefty fines and possible prosecution for failing to comply with orders from his own council to remove asbestos from his building site.Labor slams 'lazy' government's failure to actLabor's spokeswoman for the prevention of domestic violence, Jodie Harrison, said the government was "lazy and callous" for allowing the report's delay and failing to implement the recommendations.Nicole Hasham 12:15 AM Decades before Paul* murdered his wife, two grandchildren and the family dog, the magnitude of his brutality was emerging.Cans scheme not workable says recycle bodyrubbishLucy Cormack 1:20 AM An industry-led container deposit scheme being considered by the state government is "tokenistic and "completely inadequate in funding," Australia's leading recycling alliance says.Parking at Packer resort raises traffic concernsTaking shape: A view from the top of Tower 2 of the Barangaroo South Lend Lease site.Sean Nicholls 6:57 AM Transport for NSW has raised concerns about the lack of parking at James Packer's planned hotel and casino at Barangaroo, questioning if surrounding public car parks can meet the demand.Man arrested in operation near Martin PlacePolice cordon off city streets during an operation in Martin Place.Kate Aubusson, Nick Ralston 1:08 AM Parts of the CBD went into lockdown on Friday afternoon when a 39-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly made a threat to the counter terrorism hotline.Upskirting: Former teacher may avoid jailRobert Emmett, who pleaded guilty to filming up the skirts of his students and possessing child pornography, leaves the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday.Louise Hall A former Sydney teacher who comes from a family of top NSW judges will likely avoid jail for filming up the skirts of his students and possessing child pornography. Struggle Street mum in custudyBillie Jo Wilkie: Viewers were angry to see her smoking.Julie Power Only two days after social media turned on her for smoking a bong while pregnant, ;Billie Jo Wilkie has found herself behind bars.Bar renews push to reintroduce QC title A group of senior barristers are pushing for the return of the title of Queens Counsel.Michaela Whitbourn A push to reinstate the title of Queen's Counsel for senior barristers in NSW has gathered momentum.Raining spiders in Goulburn? Entirely possiblePaddocks in Albury show the extent of the spider rain.Inga Ting Millions of baby spiders appeared to be raining from the sky in the Southern Tablelands earlier this month, with one astonished local fearing the region had been "invaded by spiders" and another reporting his home was "covered" in the creatures.Victim alerted watchdog to abuse in hospitalRoyal CommissionRachel Browne 10:22 PM When a former patient of a paedophile doctor filed a complaint, the watchdog failed to alert the police or the hospital, a royal commission has heard.City says modified plan has no public benefitAn angry City of Sydney Council has warned that the public is the loser in Lend Lease's latest proposals at Barangaroo.Anne Davies An angry City of Sydney Council has warned the latest proposals at Barangaroo will lead to zero increase in public amenity, yet will result in massive increases in development.Property developer fined $200,000Gone: The heritage-listed Edwardian facade that was by the Annandale Hotel.Louise Hall A property developer who illegally demolished a 100-year-old shopfront in Annandale has been fined $200,000.The simple way to lose nine kilogramsChow down: Kilojoule information on menus could help Australia win the battle against the bulge.Esther Han Paying attention to kilojoule labels on fast food could spare wise eaters a great weight.How schools are failing kids with disabilitiesAlmost 40 per cent of respondents said their children were excluded from excursions, school discos and extra-curricular activities.Rachel Browne One in four students with disabilities have been refused enrolment and many are regularly excluded from excursions and extra-curricular activities a new survey has found.Pressure to refer Stoner to ICAC over bank jobAndrew Stoner.Sean Nicholls Former deputy premier breached code of conduct by failing to seek ethical advice before taking a job at an investment bank that he had dealings with as minister for trade and investment.Struggle St controversy: leaders want fundingStephen Bali and Prue Car walk through the Domain to the press conference.Nicole Hasham Governments cannot ignore the bleak portrait of drug use, violence and poverty painted by controversial SBS documentary Struggle Street, political leaders say. Failure to prosecute over lethal e-cigarettesE-cigarettes are sold alongside chocolates in a Sydney convenience storeNicole Hasham Not one NSW retailer has been prosecuted for selling e-cigarettes containing liquid nicotine, which is illegal under poisons legislation.Labor MP names Liberal over election smearLynda Voltz accused a parliamentary staffer of a smear campaign.Nicole Hasham Labor MP Lynda Voltz has named Liberal staffer Jim Daniel as the man behind a smear campaign during the NSW election that implied Labor's East Hills candidate was a paedophile.Respect our territorial integrity: PNG PMPNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill is not impressed with Australia's plan for a diplomatic post in the breakaway province of Bougainville.Deborah Snow Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has sharply criticised Australia for planning a diplomatic post in PNG's breakaway province of Bougainville without consulting his government.A barbecue, tennis and then a devastating textChristopher Cullen has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter, but not murder, of his estranged wife Comrie.Paul Bibby and Louise Hall The night before his estranged wife Comrie was murdered Christopher Cullen barbecued for his family and settled down to watch the Australian Open. Hours later he sent his sister a text that made her cry.HighlightsSean Nicholls dinkus DinkusJobs after politics need far more scrutinyThe system designed to oversee the ministerial code of conduct seems reasonable but it comes with a loophole.Mark Bloomfield with Siberian HuskiesMushing around: dogs dash into the darknessThere's no snow in Belanglo State Forest, but that's not stopping the huskies in the annual Dash in the Dark sled dog race.Pole dancers "Scar, Blue Phoenix, David Aeon, Kenny and Wildfire.Pole dancers set to show off sculpted - male - formThe world's only all-male pole dancing competition is set for a Sydney showdown.NAPLANHow a computer will mark Naplan writing As NAPLAN draws to a close, one question has left parents, teachers and students scratching their heads. How on earth will a computer be able to mark creative writing?RV Investigator, Australia's new $126 million research vessel, at work.Scientists go with the flow to unlock current eventsA pivotal driver of climate for Australia's eastern states is changing as the planet warms, but scientists aren't sure why.Live stunts: Warriors ride poles during the Mad Max: Fury Road show at Sydney Opera House.V8s at the Opera House as Mad Max comes homeThe wildly eccentric cars, trucks and bikes from George Miller's new action movie pulled up outside the Opera House at lunchtime.The Harbour Bridge sports the Olympic Rings during the 2000 Games in Sydney.Olympic rings up for auction on eBayThey were the centrepiece of the 2000 Olympic Games. 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